Roots of Strategy: 3 Military Classics

This volume contains three of the most influential military classics written in the nineteenth century: du Picq's "Battle Studies"--An established authority on the effect of moral force on battle; Clausewitz's "Principles of War"--Few books have had so great an effect on the destiny and welfare of the world; and Jomini's "Art of War"--Teaches Napoleonic doctrine, which has exerted a strong influence on the development of modern military thought. Accompanying the texts are the introductions that appeared with them when they were published in separate editions over a quarter of a century ago. The student of modern warfare will find especially valuable Brig. Gen. J.D. Hittles's introduction to Jomini's "Art of War," which compares and contrasts Jomini's writings with those in Clausewitz's "Principles of War." The highest recommendation. Five stars.